Spotlight: Afro Dance (Beg/Int) with Tomiko Iyalla

The objective: to have fun in expression through African music and movements through class drills + exercises. Afro-dance is a choreography-based class with some freestyle elements. Afro dance is a huge umbrella of dance styles influenced by East, West, South, and Central Africa. In this workshop, you will learn the history and foundation, choreography, muscle memory, as well as stylized and freestyle movements.

The goal + intention for class is to:

1. Introduce Afrobeats music and street dancing styles to students/audience

2. Get students more comfortable with class drills and choreography

3. Ultimately to HAVE FUN!! Yes, we are in class to learn, but what is the point of dancing if we're not having fun? The more fun you have with the dance, the more "alive" the dance becomes.

Workshop Details:

Featured Instructor:

TOMIKO IYALLA | @tomiikkoo

Date/Time: Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm

Tickets:

• $30 Early Bird
• $35 General Admission
• $25 Member's Discount

Registration is required for this event. Please note that all sales for specialty classes are final. No refunds will be given for missed or forfeited classes.

Tomiko is a Nigerian-American, multiplidicinary artist with an emphasis and primary work teaching Afro Dance. Using the influence of her Nigerian culture and life experiences, Tomiko brings to life colorful narratives of her people, ancestry, and personal story. Afro Dance stems from West African street style dances; expands through continent + the african diaspora.

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